It was that season. The crisp Maine air chilled faces that fall I traveled to Puerto Morelos, leaves crunched underfoot at home. In October I flew to the Yucatan Peninsula for a writing retreat with women I called “my writing tribe.” We stretched in yoga at dawn with other sunrise-watchers. Then Maria, a local chef,… Continue Reading
I am excited about this offering for people who live near Yarmouth, Maine Midweek Mindful Moments Wednesdays, starting October 6th 9:30 – 10:30 AM Eastern Time Join us on Wednesdays for our weekly, in-person mindful moment gathering At the Family Leadership Center we believe that world peace starts at home. As individuals work at inner peace, that peace… Continue Reading
Some of us have started to hug again, some of the time, sometimes sporting masks revealing only eyes, sometimes (if fully vaccinated) unmasked, so we see the charm of smiles. I love the reverence, the honor we extend each other in a hug. And I love how we ask, “Is it ok if I hug… Continue Reading
Visiting us, our son, a chef, searched our fridge for “a little something.” He flashed me a horrified look and insisted, “Com’ere. Look at this.” “What?” I asked. “Mom, how old is this tomato-bean casserole-y thing?” “We had that chili two days ago.” He spooned out a mouthful. “Not very spicy. Did you season it?” … Continue Reading
Grocery shopping, I spotted a box labeled, “Entertaining Crackers.” I chuckled, “I’ve never found crackers to be entertaining.” The sign leading to another aisle read, “Functional water.” I laughed, ”Isn’t all water functional?” I wondered about how we market food, advertisers desperate for sales, to entice, as if a buyer might say, “These crackers will… Continue Reading
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